Bergholt Heath YFC – Results w/e 20th November
Before this weekend’s fixtures we joined together with our CDYL comrades in a minute silence for Jack Atkinson who sadly passed away after playing for his Under 18 side.
Non-competitive Football
The 8s and 10s play ‘uncompetitive football’ and as such we are not allowed to publish results.
- The Under 8s carried on their recent good form and emerged triumphant against Stanway Villa Yellows
- The Under 10s had a derby match against Eight Ash Green. Despite going ahead the match finished all square.
BHYFC U12s vs Wivenhoe Tempest Reds
The Under 12s Leapfrogged above their opponents with a fantastic win, report from their manager David.
First Half
This week Bergholt hosted Wivenhoe Tempest Reds. Pre-match it was honours even as Bergholt had been victors in a pre-season tournament whilst Tempest had got revenge in the first game of the season.
The game kicked off with Bergholt in unfamiliar territory shooting towards the goal at the road end, which they normally do in the second half but it didn’t seem to phase them too much. That said, the first ten minutes of the game saw Tempest in control and they were first on the scoresheet when a cross was glanced goal-wards and the ball went under James. Billy was able to get to clear off the line but his clearance hit the Tempest striker and bobbled in.
One Down – A Setback
Bergholt didn’t let this setback cause them issue as they cleared their heads and finally got their game together as the passes flowed freely so opportunities arose, the first for Oliver whose shot flew over the bar and for Jameson who too did likewise. Oliver however did get on the scoresheet soon after when he was put through and his first attempt hit the post but he got the ball back, kept his composure and slotted the ball coolly through the ‘keeper’s legs. Bursting through the Tempest defence and picking his spot perfectly, he soon followed this up with second.
Tails up
With their tails up, Bergholt kept applying the pressure, trying to make their dominance count and they extended their lead further when some excellent play put Oscar in front of goal and he made no mistake. To their credit Tempest did not give up and they made a real attempt to get back on the scoresheet before half-time; the Bergholt defence had to withstand a lot of pressure which they did very well with Aaron and Thomas, in particular, getting in some vital headed clearances from numerous corners. HT 3-1.
Second Half
At half-time the Bergholt manager asked his players to ensure that they kept the two skilful and quick Tempest wingers in check and to continue to pass the ball around well as they had in the first half. These two things they did very well and, although Tempest had their chances, the defence held firm and, when breached, James made two excellent saves – one of which was particularly brave.
This gave Bergholt the confidence to pass the ball around and there was some great passing combinations with all boys showing their passing range and skills. This finally this resulted in another goal when Tommy’s through ball put Freddie clear down the wing and, despite the calls for the cross, instead smashed the ball into the roof of the net at the near post. FT 4-1.
A Great Game
A great game for the supporters to see as both teams looked to get the ball down, pass and play on the grass rather than just lumping it and hoping.
Bergholt Heath player of the match: James Laver – two valuable saves in the second half.
Fixtures for next weekend – 27th November
- U8s Trophy event at Essex University.
- U10s Fixture cancelled.
- U12s Away to Rowhedge.